First record of Percnon gibbesi (H. Milne Edwards, 1853) (Crustacea: Decapoda: Percnidae) from Egyptian waters

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2010
Authors:E. Azzurro, Milazzo, M., Maynou, F., Abello, P., Temraz, T.
Journal:Aquatic InvasionsAquatic Invasions
Volume:5
Pagination:S123-S125
Date Published:Jan-Dec
ISBN Number:1798-6540
Abstract:

On July 2010, the invasive crab Percnon gibbesi was photographed and captured along the coast of Alexandria (Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean Sea). This represents the first observation of this species in Egyptian waters and the easternmost record for the southern rim of the Mediterranean.

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